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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,221.32, 379,913.46 and 184,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,221.32, 379,913.46 and 184,544.16 is: 254,743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,221.32 : 379,913.46 = 184,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,221.32/379,913.46 = 184,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,221.32x = 379,913.46 × 184,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,221.32x = 70,110,810,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110,810,348.39/275,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,743.38

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